Origin
Peoria, IL
Morning in Peoria on Tuesday
Local time
11:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Peoria, IL to Cruger, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
16.3 mi
26 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Peoria, IL
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Cruger, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Trip Overview
Peoria, IL to Cruger, IL is 16.3 miles and takes about 24m via US 24, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically Illinois, making it a convenient local excursion. The route is predominantly highway, offering a straightforward drive without significant detours. It’s a quick hop, perfect for a day trip or an easy commute between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 24 | 12.1 mi | 17m |
| Northeast Adams Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| McClugage Bridge | 1 mi | 1m |
| County Highway 3 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hamilton Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Northeast Jefferson Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 24
— 12.1 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria, IL and Cruger, IL.
1
Start on Northeast Jefferson Avenue
84 ft
·
8 sec
·
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
2
Turn left onto Hamilton Boulevard
466 ft
·
20 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
3
Turn left onto Northeast Adams Street
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Northeast Adams Street
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward 150: East Peoria, Washington
5
Merge onto US 150
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
McClugage Bridge
6
Continue on US 24
12 mi
·
17 min
·
US 24
7
Turn left onto CR 3
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
County Highway 3
8
Arrive at destination
CR 3
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Hamilton Boulevard
Turn left onto Hamilton Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Northeast Adams Street
Turn left onto Northeast Adams Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward 150: East Peoria, Washington
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward 150: East Peoria, Washington
3
3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 150 / McClugage Bridge
Merge onto US 150 / McClugage Bridge
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
16.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
CR 3 / County Highway 3
Turn left onto CR 3 / County Highway 3
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.55 one way
$5.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.80 | $5.60 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.14 | $6.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Cruger, IL
Morning in Cruger on Tuesday
Local time
11:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
24m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
With 76% of this route on highways, you'll spend most of your time on US 24. The longest stretch without a significant turn is 12.1 miles on US 24. Expect a mostly highway profile, which means you'll encounter more merging and higher speeds before transitioning to surface roads closer to your destination. The transition from highway to local roads will be noticeable as you near Cruger.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.1 mi on US 24.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 24 and Northeast Adams Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Hamilton Boulevard.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Hamilton Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Northeast Adams Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Peoria, IL and Cruger, IL, road signs point toward 150: East Peoria and Washington.
150: East Peoria
2.7 mi in
|
~5m
Washington
2.7 mi in
|
~5m
About the Cities
Starting in Peoria, IL
Full guide →Founded 1680
Peoria is a city in Illinois and the county seat of Peoria County. It serves as a regional hub for the primarily rural and agricultural center of the state. Peoria is a small but diverse city of approximately 115,000 people that anchors a three-county metropolitan area of nearly 400,000.
Top landmarks
- • Madison Theatre — theater and former movie theater in Peoria, Illinois, United States
- • Hotel Père Marquette — hotel in downtown Peoria, Illinois
- • Illinois Waterway Project Office — U.S. Army Core of Engineers facility in Peoria, Illinois
Arriving in Cruger, IL
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 16.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.1 miles on US 24. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Hamilton Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Northeast Adams Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cruger, IL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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